San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Tradition Meets Thrill
The San Antonio Rodeo dates for 2026 are February 12 – March 1.
Rodeo Information
San Antonio Rodeo Tickets
General Admission
Access to Fairgrounds, Food Vendors, Stock Show and Shopping
Event Calendar
Live Music, Fairgrounds, Stock Shows and Shopping Hours
Stock Show
Do not miss this integral component of the Rodeo, located in a separate building from Frost Center. Expect to see cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. One of the most anticipated events is the Junior Livestock Auction; youth have been raising their animal to sell at this event. Proceeds go towards funding college, purchasing new animals, or reinvesting back into agriculture program.
Rodeo & Concerts
Inside the Frost Center you will find the Rodeo competitions which includes: bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, team roping, and calf roping. At the conclusion of each day a live music performance featuring top artists takes place. You must purchase Rodeo & Concert tickets to enter Frost Center.
Carnival & Fairgrounds
The carnival is set up outside of Frost Center and features classic attractions like a Ferris wheel, merry-go-rounds, kiddie rides, games of chance and more. No carnival experience would be complete without classic fair foods like cotton candy, funnel cakes, corn dogs, and nachos. A general admission ticket gets you access to the Rodeo grounds. Ride and game tickets can be for unlimited rides online or purchased separately onsite.
Shopping
Need a hat or new boots? Find everything from Western apparel and accessories to handmade crafts and unique souvenirs. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your cowboy boots, find the perfect piece of art, the rodeo’s shopping options have something for everyone. You will find shopping in buildings around Frost Center, and a general admission ticket gains you access.
San Antonio Rodeo History
Cattle trading in Texas is intertwined with the evolution of the rodeo as a cultural phenomenon. In the early days, cattle drives transported livestock from ranches to markets, often hundreds of miles away. The famous cattle towns of Texas, such as Fort Worth and San Antonio, emerged as hubs for cattle trading. Here, cowboys would bring their herds to market, where buyers from across the region would gather to purchase livestock. The ranchers and ranch hands would gather and also have some fun showcasing their skills in riding, roping, and wrangling. What began as informal competitions among local cowhands soon grew into a formalized event, with the first official San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo held in 1950.